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 Birds » Parrots » Pionus - Blue Headed Main Page
Blue Headed Parrots are medium sized, averaging 11 inches (27.5 centimeters) in length.
Unfortunately young Blue Heads do not display their striking plumage until maturity, and they may be passed over for parrots that are more striking when they are young.
The average lifespan of the Blue Headed Pionus may be as long as 40 years, sadly the average is closer to 25 years.
www.centralpets.com /animals/birds/parrots/prt6010.html

  
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The beak and feet of mature Blue-headed parrots are black with a red area at the base of the upper mandible.
Pionus parrots tend to be very soft beaked (that is, they tend to bite gently) and prefer toys that are of soft wood that are easier to destroy.
The blue that they do have is just blue edging on green feathers, and then only on the forehead.
www.bbbirds.bravehost.com /bhpionus.htm

  
 Parrots International
thick billed parrot, maroon fronted parrot, pantagonian conure, monk parakeet, black headed caique, white bellied caique, saffron headed, brown hooded, rose faced, short tailed, orange cheeked, vulturine, caica, red capped, black winged, fuerte's, red faced, blue headed parrot, white crowned, dusky, scaly headed, speckle faced, red billed, bronze winged, hawk headed, purple bellied.
spixs, lears, blue throated, red fronted, hyacinth, great green or buffons, military, green wing, blue and gold, scarlet, yellow collared, chestnut fronted or severe, red bellied, blue winged or illigers, noble, hahns and, blue headed, glaucous (probably extinct).
Parrots International is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, not for profit, organization with the goal of benefiting parrots everywhere by promoting and fostering international cooperation.
www.parrotsinternational.org

  
 Amazon birds - parrot photos and information
Parrots are the quintessential tropical birds ­ and they're popular pets due to their bright colors and renowned "talking" abilities.
Although parrots are popular pet birds, they need devoted care throughout their lives (which may be 30 to 40 years), and should not be bought unless this can be assured.
Parrots eat fruit and hard seeds, the latter of which their powerful beaks easily crack open.
www.junglephotos.com /animals/birds/bhparrot.html

  
 Bird Times Magazine BLue-Headed Pionus Profile
The blue-headed pionus parrot, Pionus menstruus, has much to recommend it as pet--it is a common bird and easy to keep and to breed.
The parrot was on the table, and naturally it aroused enormous interest.
I did not hesitate to call this extraordinary woman and offer her a replacement parrot which she readily accepted..
www.petpublishing.com /birdtimes/breeds/pionus.shtml

  
 LITTLE DARLINGS: Blue-headed Pionus / parrot / Pionus menstruus
The blue head feathers are a duller shade of blue.
The head area is mostly green with some blue head feathers.
The head, neck and upper breast is a deep rich shade of blue.
mylittledarlings.homestead.com /blueheadedpionus.html

  
 African Gray Parrot
All parakeets and parrots should be examined by a qualified AVIAN vet at least once a year or ASAP if any bleeding, injuries, or other signs are noted.
All parrakeets and parrots have very sensitive respiratory systems and should not be exposed to cigarette smoke, aerosols, harsh cleaning products, or other toxic fumes.
All parakeets and parrots need a large variety of fresh, healthy foods, whether on a pellet or a seed diet.
www.avidpets.com /Parrots/african-gray-parrot.htm

  
 List of parrots - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a species list of parrots sorted alphabetically for ease of reference.
This page was last modified 01:08, 14 May 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_parrots

  
 Parrot Blinds at NWC
Parrots and macaws have evolved with these trees, and have developed their own response to the toxins in the nuts.
From late October through early April, hundreds of Orange-cheeked Parrots are also found in the mix, as are rarities such as the Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet and occasional Scarlet and Red-and-Green macaws.
Certain minerals in the clay are able to neutralize the toxins in these nuts, and so parrots and macaws seek out deposits of this very special clay.
www.ecoecuador.org /blinds.html

  
 Pionus Breeders Association - Blue-headed Pionus
The Blue-headed parrots are probably the most widely known of all the Pionus parrot species.
These parrots differ morphologically from the nominate in that there is a distinctively larger amount of red and coral at the base of their breast feathers and the blue plumage is somewhat duller than that of the nominate.
Their attractive and distinctive coloration (a vibrant green body topped by a brilliant blue head) has wide appeal to parrot lovers.
www.pionusbreedersassociation.com /pages/bhpage.html

  
 Parrot Smuggling Still a Global Problem
The yellow-headed Amazon parrot, native to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, hassuffered the greatest decline of any bird in the Americas-over 90% since the 1970s with the majority of the decline (68%) in the last ten years.
Each year, thousands of parrots are taken from the wild to be sold as pets in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
The Cape parrot is a small parrot native to South Africa.
www.awionline.org /pubs/Quarterly/fall02/parrot.htm

  
 Yellow-headed Parrot (Amazona oratrix), Yellow-naped Parrot (Amazona auropalliata) and Blue-headed Macaw (Ara couloni)
Without stronger conservation measures, including a complete ban on international trade, the yellow-headed parrot is destined for extinction.
Although the yellow-headed parrot was once abundant in
The yellow-naped parrot, which is closely related to the yellow-head, has also declined dramatically in the last twenty years, and is now endangered in most of its range.
www.defenders.org /cites/parrots.html

  
 Pionus Parrot
Those are the blue headed (Pionus menstruus), white capped (P. senillis), Maxmilian (P. maxmiliani), dusky (P. fuscus) and bronze winged (P. chalcopterus).
Pionus parrots as a whole tend to be more independent and less demanding of their owners than other parrots.
Pionus parrots are one of the most underrated treasures found in aviculture today.
amazingmacawsandparrots.com /pionus.html

  
 Blue Headed Pionus Parrot - Pionus Menstruus
DESCRIPTION : The Blue-Headed Pionus is the most popular species of the Pionus breed and is the poster-genus for the species.
The pionus parrot is highly recommended for people living in apartments or condos where loud noises may be a concern for the neighbors.
The body color is green with a bright blue head and neck.
www.freewebs.com /blueheadedpionus

  
 Pet Bird Pionus FAQ
The Coral-billed parrot is almost all green with a little blue under the chin and some blue edging on cheek feathers.
The blue of the head and neck is duller.
There is red on the sides of the head with darker red at the crown and nape.
www.upatsix.com /faq/pionus.htm

  
 Blue Headed Pionus Parrot, Ninya
This picture was taken when she was about six months old, so her head does not show all the blue it does now.
www.animal-world.com /encyclo/featured_pets/Birds/Ninya/Ninya.htm

  
 Resources on the Red-crowned Parrot from academic institutions
: In the lowlands occur the restricted-range green-cheeked or red-crowned parrot (Amazona viridigenalis) and threatened yellow-headed parrot (A. oratrix).
: In the lowlands occur the restricted-range green-cheeked or red-crowned parrot (Amazona viridigenalis) and threatened yellow- headed parrot (A. oratrix).
FONZ : Blue-crowned parrot (Loriculus galgulus) Description: Length: 5 inches.
mongabay.org /conservation/Red-crowned_Parrot.htm

  
 Parrot Blue Tooth -- Parrot Blue Tooth
These are some of the birdwatching areas in the region: Mt Lewis: Blue-faced Parrot Finch, Golden Bowerbird, Tooth-billed Bowerbird.
Loon Owl Parakeet, Budgerigar Parrot Peacock Pelican Penguin...
The Esca Avi, 4.7 13.0 8511 Blue Heron Avi, 4.0 5.0 42431...
www.parrots-area.com /parrotbluetooth

  
 Blue Headed Pionus Parrots
Originating in Central and South America, Blue Headed Pionus Parrots have unique characteristics: green body and bright blue head/neck with pink (sometimes) at the throat, red feathers under the short tail, a wheezing hissing asthma-like sound, and a beek that appears overgrown.
The blue headed parrot sex is not visually detectable.
Parrot Secrets: this eBook has saved more parrots than you can possibly imagine.
www.gotpetsonline.com /pictures/gallery/birds/parrots/blue-headed-pionus-parrots

  
 Blue-headed Pionus, Blue-headed Parrot, Pionus menstruus
The blue-headed Pionus is a small to medium size parrot with a wonderful personality.
They are considered an excellent bird for a beginning parrot owner, and because they are generally calm and quiet, they are also a great pet for people who live in apartments or in close proximity to neighbors where noise can be a problem.
There is quite a variation in coloring from bird to bird, with some having a darker shade of blue on the head and more or less of the pinkish coloring on the throat.
www.exotictropicals.com /encyclo/birds/pionus/blupion.php

  
 JS Online: 'Parrots' gives wing to humor, compassion
The next time you look at the bird feeder in your back yard, consider the effect that the parrots have on Bittner's life and think about what he already knows: "All life is one whole," and you are part of it.
How the parrots came to roost in San Francisco is less important than the bond forged between them and Bittner.
Endearing documentary about a group of parrots and their human caretaker/historian who found transformation caring for them.
www.jsonline.com /325557

  
 Pionus Parrot Breeders Articles And News Directory
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Dusky pionus parrot photos may be obtained from breeders...
Dusky pionus parrot photos may be obtained from breeders.
www.parrots-directory.com /pionusparrotbreeders.html

  
 Pionus Parrot Genus Profile
Pionus parrots are a popular choice for pet parrots due to their medium size, subtle, yet beautiful colors and melodeous voices.
What destinguishes Pionus parrots from their closely related relatives is their medium size (mid-way between Amazons and Caiques) and what can be described as a red triangular patch of feathers under their tail.
Pionus parrots are famous for their rapid breathing and wheezing during a threatening situation (to their minds).
home1.gte.net /impekabl/Pionus.htm

  
 The HooK: MOVIE REVIEW- Parrot trap: The birdman of Telegraph Hill
Although Bittner is introduced answering tourists' questions about the parrots and his relationship with them, and the film paints him as a St. Francis figure, he doesn't have a lot of support for his efforts.
Urban legends about the parrots abound, but apparently some were shipped from South America to be sold as pets and somehow got loose in the wilds of San Francisco, where they gave birth to more.
For one thing, the parrots-- except perhaps when they're sick or wounded-- would be as well off without him.
readthehook.com /stories/2005/06/23/movieReviewParrotTrapTheBi.html

  
 Pionus Breeders Association - Blue-headed Pionus
During the breeding season, the Blue-headed parrot populations are more abundant.
The morphological differences between these two subspeices are difficult to determine in field conditions.
During the non-breeding season populations remain in a relatively constant number, but fewer than during the breeding season.
www.pionusbreedersassociation.com /pages/bhpage2.html

  
 Meet Deuce The Blue Headed Pionus
He is a male Blue Headed Pionus Parrot.
This is something Pionus parrots do when the are feeling angry, aggressive, or a bit full of themselves (such as when they are protecting their cage).
He is a pretty good talker for a parrot of his type too.
members.tripod.com /dreamspinner3/deuce.html

  
 Blue-headed parrot
These parrots (length 28 cm) are green with of course a blue head, but also with some conspicious red under their tails.
The color of each square indicates: blue for coastal area, yellow for savanna and red for rainforest.
Like the amazone parrots they make a lot of noise, but keep quiet during feeding.
www.tem.nhl.nl /~ribot/english/pimen_ng.htm

  
 PA?OpenPage
Blue and Gold macaw, Blue - yellow macaw
www.parrotland.hu /Internet/new/ParrotLand.nsf/PA?OpenPage

  
 Rick's Cafe Americain
I left the club and headed down to the Blue Parrot, but that is another post entirely.
Blue Parrot regulars Ferrari, Coach, Pauly, Joel and Nixma as well as recent addition Charlie.
On July 6 I gave the bike a tune-up and headed out into one of the most bicycle-friendly communities in the USA.
www.rickblaine.com /index/weblog/2004/07

  
 Blue Headed Pionus Parrot
The blue headed pionus parrot can be found in an exotic bird aviary and can be found in most pictures of parrots.
Great photographs for the personal album should be accompanied by a diary of stories and comments.
Though you need to remember that a cheaper bird is not a better bird.
www.gotpetsonline.com /blue-headed-pionus-parrot/blue-headed-pionus-parrot.html

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